Congress faces a crowded agenda when lawmakers return after the midterm elections. “I’m hopeful that we can get a farm bill done and I think it’s just so critically important for Rural America that we get one,” said Matt Wohlman,…

Expanding domestic soybean processing capacity is creating new export opportunities for U.S. soybean meal. According to a new report from North Dakota State University’s Agricultural Risk Policy Center, soybean meal exports reached a record 18.6 million metric tons during the…

The harvest has gone smoothly for Grand Forks-area farmer Chris Adams. However, higher diesel prices have added to harvest expenses, particularly custom trucking costs. Adams says farmers are working through fuel surcharges with trucking companies. “We’re trying to figure out…

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to influence global nitrogen fertilizer supplies. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says some fertilizer shipments are getting through, but normal vessel traffic has not resumed. “That’s reducing the amount…

A coalition led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is taking their legal fight over agricultural drainage to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This issue has been in the courts for more than a year with the activist groups…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

RoughRider Energy plans to build a 240-million-gallon-per-year facility that would use approximately 84 million bushels of corn annually. Morton County officials have approved rezoning the 718-acre project site from agricultural to industrial use. Construction is expected to begin this year,…

Soy-based road preservation is helping cities stretch taxpayer dollars. A new episode of AURI’s Ag Innovation News Podcast explores how Hutchinson, Minnesota, made a biobased road rejuvenant part of its long-term pavement strategy. Harold Stanislawski, John Olson and Lindsay Hermes…

A Fargo-based digital agronomy software company, FarmQA, has announced three leadership appointments. Tara Kessler is the director of marketing; Chris Ahlers is the director of engineering and Jill Carter is the director of product and customer experience. Most recently, Kessler…

Dragotec USA has launched Drago GT+. Orders for this new corn head are being taken for the 2027 harvest. The GT= redesign is engineered to help farmers capture more yield, operate in tougher field condtions and get more years out…

A financial settlement will be available to farmers who bought certain Corteva crop protection products between October 2018 and this past May. A federal judge has given preliminary approval of the settlement, but the amount of money available to each…

Syngenta’s crop loyalty program is moving to trial. A federal judge in North Carolina ruled against Syngenta’s request for summary judgment. Syngenta officials said the court did not say it violated antitrust rules, but the dispute should be settled by…

California Congressman Jim Costa has thrown his hat into the ring, hoping to lead the Democratic caucus on the House Agriculture Committee in 2027. Costa has been in Congress since 2004 and made a similar run two years ago. The…

Bunge had third quarter net income of $318 million, up from $166 million one year ago. Bunge officials said North America was the largest contributor to the improved performance, driven by stronger processing.

Expanding domestic soybean processing capacity is creating new export opportunities for U.S. soybean meal. According to a new report from North Dakota State University’s Agricultural Risk Policy Center, soybean meal exports reached a record 18.6 million metric tons during the…

Harvest pressure, investment fund selling and favorable South American growing conditions have pressured grain markets. “There’s some not so great yields out there, there’s no question about it, but I think through a lot of the Northern Plains we’ve seen…

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to influence global nitrogen fertilizer supplies. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says some fertilizer shipments are getting through, but normal vessel traffic has not resumed. “That’s reducing the amount…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

Dylan McGregor of the McCook Central, South Dakota FFA Chapter received the National FFA Beef Production–Placement proficiency award. McGregor works for his family’s cattle finishing operation, where he helps manage feed purchases and track profitability. “My big focus is making sure…

Rice and cattle are among the few bright spots in the commodity markets, while wheat, corn and soybeans continue to struggle. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the list of stronger markets is getting shorter. Rice futures reached…

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows a sharp decline in cattle entering U.S. feedlots. September placements totaled 1.78 million head, down 12 percent from a year ago. That’s the lowest September total since records began in 1996 and well…

Soy-based road preservation is helping cities stretch taxpayer dollars. A new episode of AURI’s Ag Innovation News Podcast explores how Hutchinson, Minnesota, made a biobased road rejuvenant part of its long-term pavement strategy. Harold Stanislawski, John Olson and Lindsay Hermes…

A Fargo-based digital agronomy software company, FarmQA, has announced three leadership appointments. Tara Kessler is the director of marketing; Chris Ahlers is the director of engineering and Jill Carter is the director of product and customer experience. Most recently, Kessler…

Dragotec USA has launched Drago GT+. Orders for this new corn head are being taken for the 2027 harvest. The GT= redesign is engineered to help farmers capture more yield, operate in tougher field condtions and get more years out…

A financial settlement will be available to farmers who bought certain Corteva crop protection products between October 2018 and this past May. A federal judge has given preliminary approval of the settlement, but the amount of money available to each…

Syngenta’s crop loyalty program is moving to trial. A federal judge in North Carolina ruled against Syngenta’s request for summary judgment. Syngenta officials said the court did not say it violated antitrust rules, but the dispute should be settled by…

Bunge had third quarter net income of $318 million, up from $166 million one year ago. Bunge officials said North America was the largest contributor to the improved performance, driven by stronger processing.

For the third quarter, AGCO had net sales of $2.3 billion. That’s down nearly nine percent from a year ago. North American retail tractor sales for the first nine months of the year declined nine percent from the same period…

Soy-based road preservation is helping cities stretch taxpayer dollars. A new episode of AURI’s Ag Innovation News Podcast explores how Hutchinson, Minnesota, made a biobased road rejuvenant part of its long-term pavement strategy. Harold Stanislawski, John Olson and Lindsay Hermes…

Despite a hot, dry growing season, crops performed better than expected near Aneta, North Dakota. Fred Lukens says his soybean yields exceeded expectations and corn yields have been good. “From May 1 to the end of July, we had less…

After a difficult growing season, Crookston, Minnesota farmer Kevin Capistran finished harvest on a positive note. “The sunflowers were a good crop to have in this dry season,” said Capistran. “Maybe not a record, but a very nice sunflower crop,…

Despite dry growing conditions, sugarbeet yields for Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative have exceeded expectations. “We all expected with the droughty conditions to really be on the lighter side as far as tonnage, but we’re gonna end up with a mid-20 (ton)…

Jamestown-area farmer Terry Wanzek said soybeans and pinto beans are finished, while corn harvest is nearing completion. Despite summer heat and drought, soybean yields exceeded expectations. “Our bean crop surprised us,” Wanzick said. “It probably exceeded our expectations by maybe…

The sugarbeet harvest is complete for American Crystal Sugar Company, but growers are dealing with lower yields and disappointing sugar content. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said dry growing conditions limited crop development. “We just…

Warm temperatures created challenges for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, with several heat delays forcing growers to harvest primarily during overnight hours. “We had maybe only a handful of days when we’ve been able to run 24 hours around the…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

The North Dakota Beef Commission is investing in the next generation of beef producers by helping state FFA juniors and seniors better understand all aspects of the beef industry. The Next Generation Beef Producer Pilot Program will provide hands-on experience…

Smithfield Foods reports operating profits of $127 million for the third quarter, down from $310 million in the same period a year ago. The packaged meats division enjoyed profits of nearly 12 percent, while losses were seen in the fresh…

Milk produciton in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 18.7 billiion pounds, up 2.7 percent from one year ago. In this region, South Dakota milk output is up 7.9 percent with the addition of 17,000 milk cows in…

California Congressman Jim Costa has thrown his hat into the ring, hoping to lead the Democratic caucus on the House Agriculture Committee in 2027. Costa has been in Congress since 2004 and made a similar run two years ago. The…

Congress faces a crowded agenda when lawmakers return after the midterm elections. “I’m hopeful that we can get a farm bill done and I think it’s just so critically important for Rural America that we get one,” said Matt Wohlman,…

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

Farm groups are hoping Congress will act on a new farm bill and year-round E15 legislation following the November election. National Corn Growers Association President Matt Frostic says the organization continues working with lawmakers to advance both priorities during the…

A coalition led by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy is taking their legal fight over agricultural drainage to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This issue has been in the courts for more than a year with the activist groups…

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…